One of my favorite poems is by Maya Angelou, called "Still I Rise.” It reminds me that nothing can break me. It reminds me that my dreams are worthy ones. It reminds me to hold true to who I am deep inside and to embrace change. It reminds me to trust myself more then...
Being conscious is a topic on the lips of all modern, spiritual and mindful people these days. Often, when we start to wake up to the greater world around us, seeing the larger philosophical and spiritual thoughts of today and the past provokes a wide-eyed response....
Ever feel like you are working so hard to make things work? That it seems like no matter what you do, you meet resistance or you have to fight for what you want? Do you find yourself questioning why things have to be so difficult, why it can't come to you as easily as...
Loneliness. Even the word is incredibly lonely. We ALL get lonely at times in our lives. We will ALL feel alone in the world at some point. I think it is one of the darkest places we can go in our mind and body is the darkness that loneliness can bring. It often...
Intuition is an elusive concept to a lot of people. It isn't tangible, it isn't concrete, and there is no science that can help us reconcile our truths with it, but you likely still have a curiosity about your intuition, thinking to yourself, “How do I tap into my...
I need to begin by saying this Mindful Monday may seem a bit abstract to some. It came from a place that may very well be a bit abstract in me. But bear with it, you never know what may land. There is a well, deep inside, that provides a reservoir of love and hope. ...
I love the word courage. I love everything that it provokes within me. I love the idea of it and how the word feels as it leaves my mouth. It's bold, beautiful, wildly endless with opportunity and is a virtue that changes your life. None of the other virtues are...
Do you ever feel that being positive seems like passive behavior? Do you feel that being positive can make you clueless to the obvious? Maybe positive people piss you off. Or perhaps being positive feels natural and immediate to you. Admittedly, I love being...
I adore words. They create a symphony of experiences. They inspire us, they anger us, they instill deep respect, they wound us or tear friendships apart. Words are powerful. Words start wars, bring peace or introduce anxiety. They hold power. They can dominate or be...
Our virtues define who we are and how we are remembered. They also guide our present & future experiences. The list of virtues is extensive and includes authenticity, compassion, confidence, encouragement, forgiveness, gratitude, joy, love, optimism, truth and so...